Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul

4.7
(709 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the main highlights of Istanbul’s Old Town on this small-group, full-day tour led by an expert guide. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned monuments, and remarkable archaeological treasures as you immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Enjoy exclusive privileges designed to enhance your experience and give you a true taste of Turkish heritage. Tours run daily from approximately 09:00 to 17:00 (timing may vary based on hotel location, group size, interests, weather, or queue lengths), with intimate groups of 1–10 people for a more personalized journey.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan. If your hotel is located in centre of old city we don't use it
Professional English speaking guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (hotel locations should be in city centre, please check our radius)
Topkapi Palace skip the line entrance ticket (everyday except Tuesdays)
Meals and drinks
Pick up and drop off at airports or hotels out of city centre (additional fee)
Gratuities
Underground (Basilica) Cistern skip the line entrance ticket (just for Tuesdays)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Depends on hotel's location, sometimes we can't use vehicle since vehicles are not allowed in some parts of old city. We don't have free pick up and drop off service from hotels located out of city centre and airports.

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Meeting point
Serpent Column

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End point
Grand Bazaar

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Blue Mosque

    Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all the detailed explanations about the mosque.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Grand Bazaar

    Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all the detailed explanations about the bazaar.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about the world famous historical building from outside of the mosque (Hagia Sophia). General entrance of mosque is available only for Turkish citizens. Foreign tourists can only visit Gallery Section with an additional entrance fee (25 Euro per person).

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Hippodrome

    Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about all the historical monuments in this square.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    TopkapI Palace

    Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed information about the palace. You can consult your guide to purchase skip the line ticket. The ticket also includes Harem section visit.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please Note:Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaar.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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